International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Apr 2010
Case ReportsAcute magnesium toxicity in an obstetric patient undergoing general anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.
Magnesium is commonly used in the prevention of eclampsia. Reports of acute toxicity are rare and we are not aware of detailed management algorithms. ⋯ The patient was managed with controlled ventilation, further sedation, intravenous calcium gluconate, forced diuresis and dextrose-insulin infusion. We present a guideline for the management of life-threatening magnesium toxicity and discuss measures that may prevent future similar occurrences.